prance — to move with high springy steps, especially in a lively or proud manner
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to move with high springy steps, especially in a lively or proud manner
Pronunciation (IPA): /præns/
Korean meaning: 뛰어다니다, 깡충깡충 뛰다, 우쭐대며 걷다
Korean pronunciation: **프**랜스
Example Sentences
- The little girl pranced into the room wearing her new tutu.
- After winning the lottery, he pranced around the office like a peacock.
- The cat pranced playfully after the laser dot.
prance
VERB//præns//
to move with high springy steps, especially in a lively or proud manner
to move with high springy steps, especially in a lively or proud manner
Watch the horse prance, then take your chance to dance!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
중세 영어 'prancen'에서 유래되었으며, 원래는 말이 앞다리를 들고 뛰는 동작을 묘사하는 단어였습니다. 시간이 지나면서 자랑스럽거나 과시하는 듯한 걸음걸이를 나타내는 의미로 확장되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The little girl pranced into the room wearing her new tutu.”
“After winning the lottery, he pranced around the office like a peacock.”
“The cat pranced playfully after the laser dot.”
“My boss prances into meetings like he owns the world.”
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